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yoghurtcrumbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What makes me go 'meh' the most is the character Alex.
The spicy scenes are good in my opinion, as they are rough but 100% consensual. Some other things don't reflect that consent though,
I usually like the grumpy x sunshine trope and yea, the posessiveness is kinda hot but
Also... Ana Huang said in an interview that she likes 'morally grey characters' like Alex. And I get it. But yoo that might be... a bit much...?
The girl friend group are likeble though, as is her brother Josh. The plot was thrilling, though a little bit predictable. I'd say it's an easy read, and, as I said, still entertaining. Maybe a good entry into darker romance.
I will keep reading the series and I'm looking forward to the other characters, couples and tropes.
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Gaslighting, Murder, Torture, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Stalking, Physical abuse, Suicide, Drug abuse, Child abuse, and Blood
Minor: Vomit and Toxic relationship
rae_meadows's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Child abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
plantz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Murder
suzelarson's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Death of parent, Suicide, Misogyny, and Torture
Very open doorbookedandbusy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Blood, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Suicide, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Misogyny
idk_indigo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
That being said, I feel like the outrageous is sort of standard in this type of romance. I don't read dark romance much, but I feel like, while a bit too overdrawn from the list of Dark Romance Tropes, there wasn't anything too out there. However, it is not my thing; I think the over-the-top just starts to feel lazy... random unhinged plot twists don't make up for bad writing and a poorly developed plot.
Alex just also sucks, he's scary and menacing. Like, going from
I also just hate the "he hates everyone but her" trope because what's to stop Alex from doing that shit to her? What happens if she needs a break from the over "protection" and the bordering-on-psychopathic possessiveness and then he like
Also, and understandably my least favorite part of this book, was the fact that the female narrator sucked. She wasn't terrible, but I do think she would be better suited as a car saleswoman, or maybe the needy, middle-aged side character in a Nickelodeon family sitcom who needs better boundaries with her neighbor's kids. I do not think she was the right person for the gig.
It was enjoyable. The sex was not as slay as it could've been. But I can see why this is hyped up.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Stalking, and Suicide
pigsjillyjiggs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Confinement, Kidnapping, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
absolutely_court's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
ekbrady312's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Suicide, Stalking, and Murder
dfram's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, Death of parent, Child abuse, Suicide, and Violence